1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5N73-AM motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS P5N73-AM motherboard

Cables

1 x Serial ATA cable

 

1 x Serial ATA power cable

 

1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable

 

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

I/O shield

Application CDs

ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation

User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard

consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Intel® Quad-core is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance.

Combined with 1333 / 1066 / 800 of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in the digital home and office.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction